FOUR CONNECTICUT PREP STARS RECEIVE NOMINATION TO PLAY IN 2015 McDONALD’S® ALL AMERICAN GAMES

(GLASTONBURY, CT) January 14, 2014 - McDonald's is pleased to announce the 823 high school seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2015 McDonald's All American Games. This year's list includes players from 47 states and the District of Columbia who have been selected by high school coaches, athletic directors, principals and members of the McDonald's All American Games Selection Committee. Four players hail from Connecticut - two male and two female players. The local players nominated for the 2015 Games include:

A complete list of 2015 McDonald's All American Games Nominees is available at www.mcdaag.com. McDonald's will name the final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2015 Games during the McDonald's All American Games Selection Show on ESPNU, airing Jan. 28 at 5:00 pm CT.

"We are very pleased with the nomination of four local players for this year's McDonald's All American Games," said Rachel Deane, local McDonald's owner/operator and president of the Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald's Owner/Operator Association. "These well-rounded student-athletes display remarkable dedication and commitment to the game, but they also work hard off the court giving back to their schools and the community. As the longstanding top showcase of national basketball talent, it's an honor to have players from Connecticut as nominees for the 2015 Games."

The 38th Annual Boys Game will tip-off on Wednesday, Apr. 1 at 8:00 pm CT from Chicago's United Center and will be broadcast on ESPN. The 14th Annual Girls Game will precede the Boys Game, beginning at 5:30 pm CT and will broadcast live on ESPNU. Information regarding tickets for the 2015 McDonald's All American Games is available at Ticketmaster. Tickets for the 2015 Games go on sale Saturday, Jan. 17 at 10:00 am CT. Tickets start as low as $10 and include free parking. There is also the popular family four-pack option which includes four tickets, four soft drinks and four hot dogs - all for $53.

Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The Games have raised over $11 million for RMHC since their inception in 1978. At RMHC, programs like the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Room provide stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their child healthy and happy.

@McDAAGMake sure to follow the McDonald's All American Games Twitter handle, @McDAAG, to receive up-to-date information and a behind-the-scenes look at the 2015 Games including key announcements, local player/coach recognitions, fan giveaways and historical Games facts and figures.

About McDonald'sThe Connecticut and Western Massachusetts McDonald's Owner/Operator Association is comprised of local McDonald's restaurant owners who are community and industry leaders. They have a long-standing commitment to supporting educational initiatives and organizations in the communities they serve, including providing resources to promote balanced, active lifestyles to kids and nutritional information for families. For more information, visit us on Twitter @McD_CTWMA or Facebook.

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About Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRonald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of 300 Chapters in more than 62 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House, the Ronald McDonald Family Room and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, and millions of dollars in grants to support children's programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs, enable family-centered care, provide a bridge to quality health care, are a vital part of the health care continuum and give children and families the time they need to heal and cope better together.